On March 19, Patently Apple posted a report titled "The largest Apple store in Seoul Korea is opening soon in the Jung Business District." Yesterday Apple announced its official opening date of April 9th.

Apple states on their S. Korean website that "The largest Apple Store in Korea is coming soon to the heart of Myeong-dong, where people from all over the world continue to visit, in the heart of splendid Seoul. Through this store, we aim to provide a source of inspiration that is open to all, where imagination and creativity are constantly springing up. Apple Myeong-dong, a place where you and us can communicate and inspire each other. A place that will shine brightly with everyone's sparkling ideas awaits you.

We would like to welcome everyone, but the most important thing is safety. Therefore, visits to Apple Myeong-dong on Saturday, April 9 are by reservation only, and the number of people in the store is limited."

For locals, Apple will begin taking reservations for the new store opening on April 7th.  The store is located at Center Point Myeong-dong, 9-1 Namdaemun-ro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul.